Extension Education Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Applied Sciences, Technology, and Education

Program Overview: 

Nonformal educators, working with youth and adults in outreach and industry settings, can expect to increase skills in digital engagement, improve research skills, and the ability to develop relevant programming. This 100% Online graduate certificate in Extension Education equips professionals with the necessary skills to bridge the gap between expertise and effective education and outreach by addressing the unique challenges faced by outreach program coordinators, assistants, and others. This program contributes to community empowerment, skill diversification, and the overall advancement of Extension and outreach in communities. Additionally, it serves as a stackable credential, providing a pathway to advanced graduate programs in the Applied Sciences, Technology and Education Department.

If you are seeking licensure from USU, meet with an advisor to determine the coursework required to earn a second bachelor's degree and licensure. Nonformal educators, working with youth and adults in outreach and industry settings, can expect to increase skills in applying learning theories to practical programming, improve research skills, and perform evaluation of programming.

Application Deadlines

The USU Academic Calendar lists the exact dates for the beginning and end of each semester. In this degree program we are able to accept 9 applicable semester transfer credits. You will need to have completed a related bachelors degree. There is no entrance exam required, however to be eligible for this program you need to be a practicing career and technical educator or have experiences working in nonformal educational settings. We are not accepting international applications at this time. If you have questions about this degree program please contact Dr. Michael Pate. The application due dates are as follows:

  • Fall semester start, August 1
  • Spring semester start, December 1
  • Summer semester start, April 1

Learn more about how to apply

Advising

Dr. Michael Pate (michael.pate@usu.edu) is the ASTE Graduate Program Director (GPD) and the Advisor for all students in the graduate certificate program. Dr. Pate can help you with questions you may have about the graduate program and coursework. Kate Neeley (kate.neeley@usu.edu) is the Graduate Program Coordinator (GPC) who will process your Program of Study (POS, as noted at the bottom of this page) and graduation documentation.

Program of Study

The Program of Study (POS) is a coursework contract for degree completion. You may take the courses below in any sequence, but please note that some electives are only taught every other year. It is recommended that you take a required course and an elective each semester. Your POS may be submitted during your first semester and is required by the end of the second semester.  View these instructions for more on submitting your Program of Study and revising your Program of Study. The Program of Study form is completed in DegreeWorks (a link on your myUSU page) and must be completed and submitted per the instructions to the GPC, Kate Neeley (kate.neeley@usu.edu). Revisions to a Program of Study can be made by contacting your graduate program coordinator who will update the courses listed in DegreeWorks and submit a ServiceNow Program of Study request to the School of Graduate Studies for processing.

Course Work (12 Credits)

Foundation Core Classes - Select 9 Credits

Core Block 1

Select one course

Core Block 2

Core Block 3

Elective Block (Select 3 credits)

Select 3 credits from the following elective options. Elective course must be different than foundation core courses.